Innovation - Spring 2024

SPRING 2024 | volume 28 number 1 INNOVATION

COMMENT 4 Viewpoint 7 Letter to the editor

5 Court ruling on ‘engineer’ 6 APEGA title protection 9 Advocacy body update 10 Renew Permit to Practice REGULATORY NEWS 12 Nominations open for fellowships 12 Seeking presenters for conference 14 Guidelines and advisories 15 Professional Practice inquiries 39 Discipline and enforcement 46 Continuing Education OTHER 43 Display advertisers’ index 45 In memoriam FEATURES Earthquake preparedness 16 Lessons from Türkiye 22 Is BC ready? 26 CE at work 30 Mass timber buildings ON THE COVER The February 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye caused buildings to tilt and settle or collapse completely due to liquefaction in this Golbasi neighbourhood. Photo: Allison Chen

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16 Lessons from Türkiye Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s practice advisor Allison Chen reflects on viewing up close Türkiye’s response following the February 2023 earthquake. Photo: Allison Chen 22 Is BC ready for the ‘Big One?’ How does the BC Building Code match up with other earthquake-prone countries’ regulations?

Mass timber buildings on the rise

BC is allowing 12-storey mass timber buildings, which carry sustainable and practical advantages, but also fire safety concerns. Photo: Steven Errico Photography

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